Mmmm Lemon

Today I tried another flavor cupcake!! Super moist Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream frosting! I got the recipe from “The Cupcaker” blog.The only change I made was I added 1/2 cup of applesause to the batter to ensure moistness!! I also topped mine with yellow sugar crystals and a lemon drop hard candy! They turned out so great!!

1. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and salt for about 30 seconds.

2. Add half of the powdered sugar and the milk to the butter and beat again until combined. Scrape down the bowl.

3. Add the remainder of the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until combined. Scrape down the bowl again.

5. Beat on high speed for 5-6 minutes or until the frosting is fluffy. Add Wilton gel “Yellow” in small amount to achieve desired pastel color.

6. It is preferable to use the frosting on the same day you make it, but it can keep in the refrigerator for 3 days if tightly wrapped. Make sure and stir the buttercream well before using to get the air bubbles out of the frosting and then pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes.

Wow! I like the lemon drop hard candy on top! Nice touch. Also the applesauce will definitely make the cupcakes more dense and moist. Thanks for trying out the recipe and linking me! 🙂 This little gem is such a treat – I make them as mini’s and they seem to disappear twice as fast! Best from The Cupcakery!